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Definition of immobility

immobility

/ˌɪ.moʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/
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Adjective:immobile
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• noun

1

The state of not moving or being unable to move; motionlessness.

Example

"Prolonged immobility after surgery can increase the risk of blood clots, so doctors encourage patients to walk as soon as possible."

2

Inability to change or make progress in social, economic, or political conditions.

Example

"Rising housing costs and stagnant wages have contributed to growing social immobility in many urban areas."

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• Rhymes for immobility

• Nearby Words

imminent
imminently
immobile
immobility
immobilization
immobilize
immobilizer

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French immobilité, from Latin immobilitatem ('immovableness'), derived from in- ('not') and mobilis ('movable'), from movere ('to move').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Immobility. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/immobility
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